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SpeedFest 2024 to be Malaysia’s largest car gathering, activities and icons all in one place

FOR fans of cars and motorcycling sports in Malaysia, SpeedFest 2024 will meet you, an event expected to set a record for the largest car gathering in the country.

The event, to be held at KL Base, Sungai Besi on July 13 and 14, 2024, will bring together car enthusiasts from across the region to enjoy the unique automotive event and culture.

SpeedFest 2024 promises an exhibition of various types of vehicles, including modified cars, luxury cars, restomod vehicles, unique vehicles, and race cars.

One of the main attractions is a multi-category car competition, where participants will showcase the unique features and accessories of their vehicles to compete for the ultimate throne.

In addition, automotive legends such as Shoji Inoue, Jin Horino, and Daijiro Inada from Japan will be special guests, providing an opportunity for you to meet these icons.

For those seeking adrenaline thrills, you will be treated to action from drift shows and drag races.

The e-racing zone offers an advanced virtual racing experience, providing a glimpse into the future of motor sports.

“SpeedFest is not just a car exhibition; it is a delightful celebration of automotive spirit, innovation, and community,” said KY Gan, CEO of Carlist.my.

“We are very excited to bring together various types of vehicles and enthusiasts from all walks of life, creating unforgettable memories and transcending the boundaries of car culture.”

Want to bring family members along? Don’t worry, SpeedFest 2024 is family-friendly too.

It features a diecast car exhibition showcasing models and collections suitable for enthusiasts of all ages.

Adding a touch of glamour to the event is a beauty queen contest featuring charming participants, combining the worlds of fashion and automotive culture.

SpeedFest 2024 will be open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM on both days.

You can download the WeMotoo app for ticket purchases before the event. Ticket counters will also be open during the event for purchases.

For more information, visit the SpeedFest Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SpeedFest.Malaysia and their Instagram at @speedfestmy.

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Malaysia Hobby Expo to return on Dec 2-3, more than 50 activities and 250 exhibitors

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THE Malaysia Hobby Expo 2023 returns for its fifth edition, after a hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic. Following its annual occurrence from 2016 to 2019, it now “resurges” to engage and bring together hobby enthusiasts and practitioners in Malaysia.

The event this year will take place on December 2nd and 3rd, promising more than 50 hobby activities and 250 exhibitors, including radio-controlled cars (RC), vintage collections, extreme sports, pets, books and magazines, as well as arts and crafts.

Muhammed Fidzri Syafeeq, the founder of Malaysia Hobby Expo, stated that the existence of this expo is inspired by international events from Japan, Beijing, Shizouka, and Moscow.

“This year’s target is 25,000 people per day, an additional 35 percent from the 2019 target,” he said.

The event is organized by Specta Group Venture with MAEPS Serdang as the official venue and Shopee as the main sponsor. Every hobby will be gathered in several designated zones such as Hobby Bazaar, Hobby Group, Vintage Bazaar, extreme sports zones, pet zones, and outdoor zones.

For those interested in attending, tickets are RM20 for adults and RM5 for children for both days. Each ticket purchase also qualifies you to participate in a lucky draw.

The lucky draw prizes include a modified Perodua Myvi, two Yamaha LC V8 units, a 55-inch TV, Sony PS5, and 10 units of G-Shock watches. All prizes are reportedly valued at RM50,000.

The Malaysia Hobby Expo 2023 will also feature the “Passion of Sound” concert on the first day, December 2nd, 2023, which will showcase singers such as Ruffedge, Gerhana Ska Cinta, Insomniacks, Saixe, and Hujan.

This year’s event is also special with the organization of the Tamiya Mini 4WD MHXCUP2023, which is expected to be the largest race for 1:32 scale battery-powered cars.

The race offers prizes worth over RM30,000 with 300 participants from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, and Brunei. For ticket purchases and further information, visit https://myhobbyexpo.com or their Facebook page.